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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.59, 8,659.62 and 3,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.59, 8,659.62 and 3,756.44 is: 5,184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.59 : 8,659.62 = 3,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.59/8,659.62 = 3,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.59x = 8,659.62 × 3,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.59x = 32,529,299.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,529,299.65/6,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.29

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